Felipe Padilla de León (May 1, 1912 – December 5, 1992) was a Filipino classical music composer, conductor, and scholar. He was known for composing different sonatas, marches and concertos that reflect the Filipino identity.[3]
Felipe Padilla de León
Felipe Padilla de Leon on a 2012 stamp of the Philippines
De Leon was also recognized as a composer who experienced different regime change throughout the course of his lifetime.[4] From the Commonwealth period up to the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos,[4] his music became a representation of Filipino ideals and aspirations throughout the ages of Philippine history.[3]
De Leon was the third of four children by the second marriage of his mother Natalia Padilla to Juan de Leon. His father died when he was three years old, leaving his mother to raise him and his elder half-brother, Pedro P. San Diego. Before becoming a musician, he took various odd jobs to support his family, such as a shoe polisher, carabao herder, carriage driver, and vendor of various items. In 1927, he took up Fine Arts at the University of the Philippines, but he had to abandon his studies to make a living. He played the trombone in cabarets and circuses, and later worked as an assistant conductor of the Nueva Ecija High School Orchestra, where he started composing music. To improve his composing skills he again enrolled to the University of the Philippines, and graduated in 1939 with a diploma of music teacher and conductor. Much later, he continued his studies under Vittorio Giannini at the Juilliard School in New York, U.S.[2]
De Leon married pianist Iluminada Mendoza with whom he had six children, including Bayani, a prominent composer, and Felipe Jr., a writer.[2]
Promotion of Filipino Nationalism
Commonwealth Period
During the 1930s, there was a massive cultural movement of "Filipinism" among several Filipino artists. The reason for the movement was to promote nationalism to Filipinos and as a response to the cultural integration imposed by the United States.[5]
Even though American stewardship was a lopsided deal, particularly the political and economic components at recognizing Philippine independence, the reactions were quite extensive in the cultural aspect. The need to define what is “Filipino” bloomed and inspired a call for action from the artists.
— Renato B. Lucas
Raul Navarro, a professor at the UP College of Music, also pointed out that music education (both primary and secondary) became a means of cultural homogenization and Americanization of Filipinos during those period.[5]
Being affected by the said movement, De Leon, along with his fellow composer Lucio San Pedro, continued the nationalist tradition of Antonio Molina, Francisco Santiago, and Nicanor Abelardo by using the material from Filipino folk songs as the basis of their own created compositions. De Leon also wrote articles and publications highlighting the importance of music as an expression of nationalism.[5]
Music is an important intellectual and sociological force and there is no other force which can socialize, energize and guide the emotions of masses from childhood to maturity than good music
— Felipe Padilla de Leon, The Philippine Collegian (September 1938)
Japanese Occupation
During the outbreak of World War II, De Leon was forced to compose national music for the invading Japanese.[4] His song, "Payapang Daigdig" was also composed during this time period right after the destruction of Manila.[6]
After independence, De Leon soon composed the symphonic poems, "The Cry of Balintawak" and "Bataan" to commemorate the Filipinos who suffered under the Japanese occupation.[7]
^ abcdShort Biography of Felipe Padilla de Leon. (November 29, 2013)
^ abGanzon, Arch. Carlos Luis (2017). Journey: Contemporary Arts of the Philippines. Phoenix Publishing House. pp. 80–81. ISBN978-971-06-4330-1.
^ abcMatherne, Neal (June 2014). "Naming the Artist, Composing the Philippines: Listening for the Nation in the National Artist Award" (PDF). University of California Riverside.
^ abcLucas, Renato (2019). "Zeitgeist through the Eyes of Felipe P. De Leon (1912-1992): Musical Nationalism and the Cultural Environment of the 1930s" (PDF). Unitas Journal.
^Gil, Baby A. "Payapang Daigdig lives on". Philstar.com. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
^"National Artist for Music, Prof. Felipe Padilla De Leon". daigdigpinoy.com. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
^Tiongson, Nicanor (Ed.). (1994). CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art (Vol. 6: Philippine music). Manila: Cultural Center of the Philippines.
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In this Philippine name the middle name or maternal family name is Padilla and the surname or paternal family name is de Leon Felipe Padilla de Leon May 1 1912 December 5 1992 was a Filipino classical music composer conductor and scholar He was known for composing different sonatas marches and concertos that reflect the Filipino identity 3 Felipe Padilla de LeonFelipe Padilla de Leon on a 2012 stamp of the PhilippinesBornFelipe de Leon y Padilla 1912 05 01 1 May 1912 1 Papaya Nueva Ecija Philippine Islands now General Tinio Nueva Ecija 2 Died5 December 1992 1992 12 05 aged 80 1 Manila PhilippinesOccupation s Composer and conductor of classical musicAwardsOrder of National Artists of the PhilippinesMusical careerGenresClassicalorchestraInstrument s TrombonehornpianoDe Leon was also recognized as a composer who experienced different regime change throughout the course of his lifetime 4 From the Commonwealth period up to the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos 4 his music became a representation of Filipino ideals and aspirations throughout the ages of Philippine history 3 Contents 1 Early life and career 2 Promotion of Filipino Nationalism 2 1 Commonwealth Period 2 2 Japanese Occupation 3 Awards and honors 4 Selected works 1 8 4 1 Operas 4 2 Concertos 4 3 Orchestral works 4 4 Marches and other works for band 4 5 Chamber 5 See also 6 ReferencesEarly life and career EditDe Leon was the third of four children by the second marriage of his mother Natalia Padilla to Juan de Leon His father died when he was three years old leaving his mother to raise him and his elder half brother Pedro P San Diego Before becoming a musician he took various odd jobs to support his family such as a shoe polisher carabao herder carriage driver and vendor of various items In 1927 he took up Fine Arts at the University of the Philippines but he had to abandon his studies to make a living He played the trombone in cabarets and circuses and later worked as an assistant conductor of the Nueva Ecija High School Orchestra where he started composing music To improve his composing skills he again enrolled to the University of the Philippines and graduated in 1939 with a diploma of music teacher and conductor Much later he continued his studies under Vittorio Giannini at the Juilliard School in New York U S 2 De Leon married pianist Iluminada Mendoza with whom he had six children including Bayani a prominent composer and Felipe Jr a writer 2 Promotion of Filipino Nationalism EditCommonwealth Period Edit During the 1930s there was a massive cultural movement of Filipinism among several Filipino artists The reason for the movement was to promote nationalism to Filipinos and as a response to the cultural integration imposed by the United States 5 Even though American stewardship was a lopsided deal particularly the political and economic components at recognizing Philippine independence the reactions were quite extensive in the cultural aspect The need to define what is Filipino bloomed and inspired a call for action from the artists Renato B Lucas Raul Navarro a professor at the UP College of Music also pointed out that music education both primary and secondary became a means of cultural homogenization and Americanization of Filipinos during those period 5 Being affected by the said movement De Leon along with his fellow composer Lucio San Pedro continued the nationalist tradition of Antonio Molina Francisco Santiago and Nicanor Abelardo by using the material from Filipino folk songs as the basis of their own created compositions De Leon also wrote articles and publications highlighting the importance of music as an expression of nationalism 5 Music is an important intellectual and sociological force and there is no other force which can socialize energize and guide the emotions of masses from childhood to maturity than good music Felipe Padilla de Leon The Philippine Collegian September 1938 Japanese Occupation Edit During the outbreak of World War II De Leon was forced to compose national music for the invading Japanese 4 His song Payapang Daigdig was also composed during this time period right after the destruction of Manila 6 After independence De Leon soon composed the symphonic poems The Cry of Balintawak and Bataan to commemorate the Filipinos who suffered under the Japanese occupation 7 Awards and honors EditRepublic Cultural Heritage Award Rizal Pro Patria Award Presidential Award of Merit Patnubay ng Kalinangan Award Composer of the Year 1949 Musician of the Year Manila 1958 National Artist of the Philippines 1997 1 2 Selected works 1 8 EditOperas Edit Noli me Tangere Touch me Not opera in 3 acts 1957 El Filibusterismo Subversion opera 1970 Concertos Edit Konzertstuck for Violin and Orchestra c 1950s Flute Concerto 1980 Orchestral works Edit Mariang Makiling Overture 1939 Roca Encantada symphonic legend 1950 Maynila Overture 1976 Tatlong Tunog Larawan Three Sound Portraits for orchestra 1976 Orchesterstuck 1981 Manila Sketches for Orchestra 1949 Bataan tone poem 1947 Cry of Balintawak tone poem 1948 Mga Katutubong TanawinMarches and other works for band Edit Bagong Pagsilang New Birth Tayo y Magtanim Let Us Plant Ang Karomata The Carriage Tindig Aking Inang Bayan Fantasy for Trombone and Band Mayumi Theme and Variations Awit ng Maynila Song of Manila Himno ng Marikina Marikina Hymn Awit ng Serbisyo Sibil Civil Service Hymn Chamber Edit Fantasy for four flutes and percussionSee also EditDiwa de Leon Felipe s grandson composerReferences Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Felipe Padilla de Leon a b c d Felipe Padilla de Leon ncca gov ph a b c d Short Biography of Felipe Padilla de Leon November 29 2013 a b Ganzon Arch Carlos Luis 2017 Journey Contemporary Arts of the Philippines Phoenix Publishing House pp 80 81 ISBN 978 971 06 4330 1 a b c Matherne Neal June 2014 Naming the Artist Composing the Philippines Listening for the Nation in the National Artist Award PDF University of California Riverside a b c Lucas Renato 2019 Zeitgeist through the Eyes of Felipe P De Leon 1912 1992 Musical Nationalism and the Cultural Environment of the 1930s PDF Unitas Journal Gil Baby A Payapang Daigdig lives on Philstar com Retrieved November 19 2022 National Artist for Music Prof Felipe Padilla De Leon daigdigpinoy com Retrieved November 19 2022 Tiongson Nicanor Ed 1994 CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art Vol 6 Philippine music Manila Cultural Center of the Philippines Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Felipe Padilla de Leon amp oldid 1129591103, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
